Mar 21, 2022 | News, The Scratching Post
Message from Pam Miller, Founder & President:
Dear SAFE Haven family,
I always enjoy writing our Spring Newsletter because it gives me the opportunity to report back to you—our most cherished supporters —on our lifesaving progress for the first seven months of our fiscal year from July 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. AND after a two year absence, I am able to talk about our fantastic, upcoming 17th Annual Tuxedo Cat Ball!
The Great News is:
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- The expansion of SAFE Haven and SAFE Care (completed mid-2020) is working to save many more lives, just the way we planned.
- We are adopting nearly 100 cats per MONTH! Even more than before the pandemic. This is 22 MORE per month than prior to our expansion.
- We are spaying and neutering 425 cats and 40 dogs a MONTH in the SAFE Care low cost spay/neuter clinic. Before the expansion, this was 158 per month.
- Pet Food Pantry distributions to needy cats and dogs are up 20%.
- Volunteers are back to pre-COVID levels donating over $300K per year in service. I just counted the volunteers from last week – 121 people volunteered in the last seven days!
- The sterilization of feral cats in the SAFE Care Clinic has increased 50% (656 in the last seven months!)
But these facts are for your head. And although they are important and demonstrate our impact, the reason we all work with, volunteer for, support, and adopt from SAFE Haven is because of our hearts. Because of the love we have for animals and our desire to see them safe, well fed, warm, and loved. That is what SAFE Haven is really about—love. Thank you for expressing that love in everything you do for the kitties.
With much gratitude for you,
Pamela Miller
Founder & President
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Mar 3, 2022 | The Cat Chronicle
Spay-ghetti & No Balls is Back
There are only 2 days left to help us snip pet overpopulation! During our Spay-ghetti & No Balls fundraiser, donate $10+ and you’ll get two super-secret SAFE Haven recipes so you can enjoy our pasta dinner at home. All you have to do is add “Spay-ghetti” in the Additional Comments box on the donation form by March 5. Donate now and start cooking!
Early Birds Help the Cats
The Early Bird deadline for Tuxedo Cat Ball tickets is fast approaching. After March 11, ticket prices increase by $20. Act now to get your night of fun, food and helping cats at a discounted rate. We can wait to see you on April 22! Get all the info on the ball here.
Our Cats Scored a Touchdown!
Did you catch Sunny on last month’s PUPPY BOWL? This sweet angel found her fur-ever home as did so many other kitties. Thank you to everyone who sponsored a cat like Sunny, ensuring they get the care and coaching needed to find their families!
The Difference We’re Making
Because of your support and the dedication of our staff and volunteers, we’ve been able to do so much in the last 8 months!
- 804 cats have been adopted.
- SAFE Care Spay/Neuter Clinic has performed 3,389 spay/neuter surgeries.
- 84 cats have found homes thanks to Purr Cup Cafe.
- We’ve sterilized 698 feral cats, reducing overpopulation.
- Volunteers have given 5,620 hours of their time to help our cats.
- The Pet Food Pantry has distributed 12,548 pounds of food to our community members in need.
And there’s so much more to do. Follow us on Facebook to get the latest information on how you can help!
Save the Date
- April 10, 2022: Unleashed’s Spring Fling, NC State Fairgrounds
- April 22, 2022: Tuxedo Cat Ball
- May 1, 2022: Volunteer Information Session
- May 7, 2022: Apex Peakfest
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!
Feb 9, 2022 | News
SAFE Haven for Cats has been invited to participate in the 2022 PUPPY BOWL!
Mark your calendars to watch the PUPPY BOWL XVIII on Sunday, February 13 at 2 PM ET on Animal Planet and streaming on discovery+. This spectacular 3-hour event will be shown live on cable TV and you can watch it all week long on the discovery+ app.
PUPPY BOWL celebrates adoptable pups in all their cuteness. It showcases the incredible shelters and rescues, as well as their staffers, who dedicate their lives to helping animals find their fur-ever loving homes.
Put your paws together midway through the game for the KITTY HALF-TIME SHOW as adoptable kittens dance their way through a purr-fect beach party. At this ocean-side getaway, experience the beach-tastic party with these felines having some fun in the sun and learning about their heartwarming adoption stories.
SAFE Haven’s own very adorable and adoptable Sunny will be featured in an “Adoptables” segment during the broadcast. Photos and videos of her will air during the show to millions of viewers across the country. SAFE Haven staff and Sunny are NOT physically traveling to the PUPPY BOWL. Still, they will be featured in video and photo segments during the broadcast!
SUNNY IS A SUPERSTAR
Can you believe this beautiful kitty was born to a stray cat under a home near the basement? Sunny is one of four kittens born to an abandoned crème and white mamma cat named Tellie. Thanks to compassionate and selfless community members who scooped them up and brought them to SAFE Haven for Cats, they have been lovingly taken care of, and Sunny is now ready for her real home.
Sunny is 16 weeks old, has had complete medical care, including spaying, and is one of the most beautiful kittens we have ever seen. She is a Flame Point Siamese mix, and when you hold her like a baby and sing Lion King songs to her, she purrs and falls asleep in your arms. When awake, she scoots around playing with footballs, shiny objects, and circular ball tracker toys. She then pauses for rest, relaxation, and more petting.
After winning at the PUPPY BOWL, Sunny will be going to a new forever home with a loving, adoptable home.
HOW TO ADOPT SUNNY
Sunny will be adopted through the SAFE Haven for Cats ONLINE adoption process. You can apply online to adopt Sunny on Sunday, February 13, during the live PUPPY BOWL broadcast at 2 PM EST.
Important information about the adoption process:
- You must apply to adopt Sunny through our ONLINE interest survey. Do NOT come to the shelter to visit Sunny, adopt Sunny or complete a paper adoption form.
- You can apply ONLINE to adopt Sunny once the live broadcast begins at 2 PM EST on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
- Sunny will be adopted first come, first serve to the best adoption candidate per the SAFE Haven for Cats adoption process. This is the same process for all our adoptions.
- Potential adopters will be contacted by SAFE Haven staff on Monday, February 14, to complete the adoption process in Raleigh, NC. Please do not come to the shelter until you are contacted as a potential adoption candidate for Sunny.
- Please don’t contact the adoption center to check on your adoption status. Our staff will contact you.
- Sunny will need to be picked up in person at our adoption center in Raleigh, NC.
THERE IS A FULL TEAM WAITING TO SCORE
While Sunny is a star of the PUPPY BOWL, there are hundreds of cats who need homes in our community every day. Please make plans to meet our adoptable cats at our shelter in Raleigh, NC, or online. It’s easy to start the adoption process to find a perfect kitty for you!
Even if your home is full of all-star cats, you can still make it a special day for cats—sponsor one of our adoptable kitties for just $25. Sponsor a cat now.
Photos courtesy of MK Photography Studio.
Feb 3, 2022 | The Cat Chronicle
Betty White Would Be Proud
On January 17, what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, we asked you to support our cats and kittens during the #BettyWhiteChallenge. And boy, did you! We surpassed our goals by over $10,000! Thank you to everyone who donated and for sharing why helping SAFE Haven kitties means so much to you.
How Can You Be a Part of the TCB?
Looking to be more involved with the 2022 Tuxedo Cat Ball? Here are two ways to do more:
- Sponsors help make the ball possible and save lives. This is a great investment opportunity for your business. DYK Sponsors will get online recognition and anywhere from one reserved seat to multiple reserved tables? Learn why you should pick out your sponsorship level now.
- Your donated auction items mean we can offer even more lifesaving services to our community. If you have a fun, luxurious new item, consider donating it to our live auction, which is always a highlight of our evening! Click here to learn what we’re looking for and fill out the form to donate an item.
Don’t forget – the early bird ticket deadline is March 11 so get your tickets now and save!
Do You Know About TNVR?
Want to learn the basics of TNVR? Have questions about the differences between stray and feral cats? Learn about all of it at our free webinar on February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to save your seat because there’s only virtual space for 25 participants!
Your Vote Counted
When we were told we were finalists for two categories on the 2021 WRAL Voter’s Choice Awards, we didn’t expect to win BOTH! Thanks to your vote and support, we were named Best Volunteer Organization AND Best nonprofit Organization. Thank you to everyone who voted and most of all, thank you to everyone in the SAFE Haven community that helps us save cats and kittens every day. We couldn’t do it without you!
Save the Date
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CATS WITH A DONATION!
